Head-to-head · Google Workspace for HR Software
Rippling vs Factorial
Rippling leads on 0 checks, Factorial on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRippling · 8.8/10
Rippling scores higher on our rubric for google workspace for hr software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Rippling is the better fit for teams wanting HR connected to wider business systems. Factorial is the better fit for teams seeking broad HR tools with a clear entry price.
- Rippling fits best
Teams wanting HR connected to wider business systems
- Factorial fits best
Teams seeking broad HR tools with a clear entry price
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Side by side
| Feature | Rippling 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Factorial 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Google Workspace for HR Software | #6 in Google Workspace for HR Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting HR connected to wider business systems | Teams seeking broad HR tools with a clear entry price |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $8/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 650+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Rippling 0/1 · Factorial 0/1 | ||
| Employee self-service | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Employee limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workspace deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| HR modules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Payroll support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Rippling brings employee records and HR operations together with payroll, benefits, recruiting, and learning management. It is aimed at organizations that want employee data to connect with wider IT and finance workflows, rather than… Read the review → |
Factorial brings employee administration and people-management workflows together for organizations that want HR records, onboarding, leave, time tracking, performance reviews, documents, and employee self-service in one platform. Its web… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Rippling — where it wins
- Connects core HR with payroll, benefits, recruiting, and learning.
- Automates onboarding, offboarding, approvals, and workflows.
- Offers 650 integrations plus web and mobile access.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a custom quote from sales.
- Broad scope may exceed teams seeking only core HR tools.
- Availability and pricing may vary by country and selected modules.
Factorial — where it wins
- Covers employee records, onboarding, leave, time tracking, and performance reviews
- Starting plan includes payslip distribution, bulk document sending, and e-signature
- Web and mobile access, plus Google Workspace and public API support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- Plans are tailored, so the entry price does not show module-specific costs
- Combines HR with broader business workflows that may exceed a narrow HR need
- Rippling8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad HR platform for teams connecting workforce data with IT and finance.
Visit RipplingFull verdict → - Factorial8.7/10 · Paid
Broad HR workflows start at $8 per user monthly, with plans tailored to each organization.
Visit FactorialFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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